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Tradtions that never die:

1. The Threshold:According to ancient tradition, the groom would pick up and carry his bride into the bedroom to protect her from evil spirits. In the old days, the bride would often resist and not give in to her new husband’s intentions.

2. Something Blue: The old saying “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe” dates back to Victorian England. The saying symbolizes purity, fidelity and love, and the silver coin in the shoe is a good-luck token to bring the couple wealth.

3. Breaking a Glass: The highlight of a Jewish wedding is to shout “mazel tov” as the bride and groom step on a glass together to signify the fragility of human relationships and as a poignant reminder that marriage changes the lives of the couple forever.

4. Throwing the Bouquet: Bridal wreaths, garlands and bouquets were originally considered symbols of happiness and were made of herbs to thwart evil spirits. Over time, the herbs were replaced by flowers. Today, the single woman who catches the tossed bouquet at the reception is said to be the next to be married.